Mouthfeel is earthy, uneven, not much carbonation, good dryness at the end. Some alcohol harshness come through.

Overall, this is an interesting tasting barleywine that's a bit uneven. Malty, sugary with dark fruit and a sometimes harsh alcohol taste, but accented with fall flavors such as nutmeg and cloves. It would be interesting to see where this would go with some age. Right now, it's interesting, not overwhelming.My score: 86